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County Administrator's Report 12. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	11/07/2019
Issue: Gulf Power Street Lighting Project Contract in the Oakfield Redevelopment Area
From:	CLARA LONG
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Gulf Power Street Lighting Project Contract in the Oakfield Redevelopment Area - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Gulf Power Street Lighting Project Contract:

A. Approve the Gulf Power Company Contract for Street and General Area Lighting Service Rate Schedule to install 187 LED streetlights (Phase 1) along Palafox Street, Hancock Lane, Majors Road, St. Benedict Avenue, St. Elmo Street, and Stumpfield Road in the Oakfield Redevelopment Area;

B. Approve one of the following payment plans:

1. Pay upfront cost of $130,815, which includes installation of lights only;

2. Pay no upfront cost, and the monthly cost will be $3,035; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Gulf Power Contract for Street and General Area Lighting Service for a full term of five years, and thereafter from year-to-year until terminated by notice to either party by the other party.

Project located in District 3.

[Funding: Fund 101, CRA SN, Cost Center 370101 and Fund, 151, CRA Oakfield TIF, Cost Center 370121]

BACKGROUND:

This additional streetlight project will provide pedestrian and vehicle safety enhancements in the Oakfield CRA neighborhoods. The Oakfield Redevelopment Area Contract (Phase 1) will provide for the installation of 187 LED lighting fixtures along Palafox Street, Hancock Lane, Majors, St. Benedict Ave, St. Elmo Street, and Stumpfield Road. This project is consistent with the mission of Escambia County to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance the quality of life, to meet common needs, and to promote a safe and healthy community. Attached are the Gulf Power Streetlight Contracts and Map of Oakfield Streetlight Project Phase 1.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are available in CRA Oakfield TIF, Fund 151, Cost Center 370121 and CRA SN, Fund 101, Cost Center 370104.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Contracts have been reviewed and approved by Kristin Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney. Legal advises the Board to note that early termination of these five-year contracts will require payment of all unpaid charges for the remainder of the Contract term.

PERSONNEL:

Neighborhood & Human Services/Community Redevelopment Agency (NHS/CRA) staff will handle the processing of these Contracts.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board approval is required for disbursement of funds to all private individuals or outside agencies.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

After Board approval, NHS/CRA staff will coordinate with Gulf Power and provide updates to the applicable neighborhood organizations.

Attachments
Gulf Power Annual Contract_Phase1_Oakfield Streetlights_Nov2019
Gulf Power Monthly Contract_Phase1 Oakfield Streetlights_Nov2019
Oakfield Streetlight Map_Phase1